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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDocumentation_Regular_Tab 03_09/11/2014 MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA WORKSHOP AUGUST 11, 2014 � CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was cailed to order at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Assistant to the Village Clerk Deanna Mayo. Present were: Mayor Abby Brennan, Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. APPROVALOFAGENDA Items were heard out of original agenda order. 1. Presentation on Highway US 1 Road Project Kim Delaney, Treasure Coast Regionat Planning Council, Strategic Development Coordinator, explained the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) lane reduction program and resurfacing plans for fiscal year 2018. She noted specifics to the plan and programs available to the Village in coordination with their corridor improvements. Ms. Delaney suggested multiple projects and options to assist Tequesta with the project. Ms. Delaney offered to have someone from her Council attend the September 11, 2014 Council meeting and felt that offered time for Council to discuss their direction. Council suggested a table be set up at the Tequesta Fest in November for resident input. Ms. Delaney recommended Tequesta gather and develop as much specifics for the corridor as possible and stated adjustments could make Tequesta corridor to an earlier time if the FDOT felt a resident supported plan was in place. Ms. Delaney noted positives related to a CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) being created in the Village and, benefits such as freezing assessed property values and a bondable revenue source for diverting tax dollars to the CRA (for designated purposes) versus P.B. County. 3. Discuss Rescheduling the September 1, 2014 (Labor Day) Workshop (NOTE: September 8, 2014 is the same week as the Regular Council Meeting Consensus of Council was to hold the workshop on September 3, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. Village Council Workshop Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 2 2. Update on the Existing 2013/2014 Budget Ms. JoAnn Forsythe, Finance Director noted that the revenues were on target, and the Water department budget was down five percent (possibly rainy season related) and offered departmental details associated with budget over spending. Manager Couuo noted dynamics associated with lawsuits and the legal (labor attomey) being high and the police departments overtime expenses were from being short staifed. He felt both expenses were headed in a more balanced direction. Council Member Paterno voiced concem with expenses related to MTMS (Military-to- Main-Street). Merlene Reid, Human Resource Director offered clarity in relation to the development of candidate contracts which compelled both attomeys involvement. Manager Couzzo noted additional funding on the project and stated he would bring further updates to Council once it became available from Chief Elg. Council Member Paterno felt the Village should not directly solicit businesses for donations and suggested announcing the request on the �Ilage website which would allow donators to financially support the MTMS program writhout pressure. Council Member D'Ambra questioned the proposal from Tequesta Shoppes regarding satisfaction to a Village imposed lien and a reduced settlement to include enhanced landscape at the shopping center. Manager Couzzo responded that he would speak to Attorney Keith Davis regarding the specifics. Mayor Brennan questioned the status of the Village's required finro months reserve fund. Ms. Forsythe responded that there had been no change and the fund remained in arrears. ANY OTHER AAATTERS Council Member D'Ambra questioned the IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) proposal and the actuary's opinion regarding upcoming costs versus benefits. Merlene Reid, Human Resource Director responded that Mr. Michael Tiemey of Actuarial Concepts would not answer any actuarial questions without first contracting a meeting with Council to better understand their opinions and desired direction. Consensus of Council was to hold a remote meeting with Mr. Tiemey on August 18 at 5:30 p.m. or, bring him into the Village if that was Mr. Tierney's prerequisite. Ms. Reid responded that she would coordinate the meeting. Mayor Brennan reported a movement of the Palm Beach County Commissioners regarding the South Florida Regional Council and the belief that Palm Beach County was closer to Broward/Miami-Dade area and should be incorporated. She felt Tequesta should remain in the Treasure Coast and stated she and Council Member Patemo wrould continue to follow the development. Council Member Patemo voiced his understanding that the movement would dilute Palm Beach County input. Village Council Workshop Minutes August 11, 2014 Page 3 ADJOURNMENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum; seconded by Vice Mayor Arena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meefing was adjoumed at 8:34 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deanna Mayo, CMC Assistant to the Village Clerk Note: These summar� minutes are prepar� in compliance arith 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the Vllage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Vllage Clerk's office. MINUTES VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 14, 2014 .� .� CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order by Vice Mayor Vince Arena at 6:00 p.m. A roll call was taken by Village Clerk Lori McWilliams. Present were: Vice Mayor Vince Arena, Council Member Steve Okun, Council Member Tom Paterno and Council Member Frank D'Ambra. Mayor Abby Brennan attended by phone, and the Vice-Mayor served as Mayor. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Frank D'Ambra offered the invocation followed by the pledge of allegiance. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0, with item two removed from the agenda. PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation Proclaiming August 2014 as Florida Water Professionals Month in the Village of Tequesta Clerk McWilliams read the proclamation and Vice-Mayor Arena presented it to Nathan Litteral, Water Plant Superintendent. REMOVED FROM AGENDA 2. Proclamation Proclaiming October 3, 2014 as Local Works Day in the Village of Tequesta to Celebrate the Trusted Services the Village's Local Government Provides to Enhance our Community CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of the agenda; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously 5-0. 3. MINUTES — 6/23/14 Workshop; 6/30/14 Workshop; and 7/10/14 Regular Meeting 4. Approval of Contracts Signed by Manager under $25,000 a. Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc. and Water $2,585.84 Treatment Plant 1 Year Agreement (with a renewal of 1 year thereafter). Services provided are laboratory chemical waste disposal. b. Lewis Longman & Walker, P.A. - Pension Representation Total fee Agreement with the Village of Tequesta. Total fees based on unknown an hourly rate and the number of hours of services provide. This is an ongoing agreement until services are no longer needed. �Ilage Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 2 c. IRR-Integra Realty Resources agreement with the �Ilage of $2,000.00 Tequesta to provide appraisal services for 483 Seabrook Road d. Tyle�r Technologies Agreement to provide Finance web training $250.00 services. e. Windstream Services 3 Year Telecommunications Agreement $2519.64 with the Village of Tequesta. 5. Council Approval of Health Insur°ance with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS); Dental Renewal with MetJife and Group Life Renewal with Lincoln Financial Group 5a. Approval Allocation of FY 2015 (Federal Fiscal Year 2014) Justice Aasistance Grant (JAG) Funds — FY 2015 Allocation to Palm Beach County is $341�227 END OF CONSEIdT AGENDA COMRAUNICATIONS FROM CITIZEIdS There were none. COMAAUNICATIONS FROM COUNCIL Council Member D'Ambra thanked the CWA (Communication Workers of America) negotiations team for their efforts. He then asked the following: • If the problem propane tank could be declared a public health issue • The status regarding the proposed fine settlement from Tequesta Shoppes Attorney Davis responded that the owner of the tank was looking into relocation options but had some hurdles to overcome. He then noted that lien fines were not guaranteed revenue and asked for direetion from Council regarding the Tequesta Shoppes offer. Council Member Patemo felt the fines continued to accrue and voiced his preference to wait on a decision until the improvements were complete. Counci� Member Paterno questioned the paving project and how much of the turn-off from Tequesta Drive could be paved and the cost. Manager Cou�o responded that he would have it measured. Consensus of Council was to move forward using the settlement money to resurface the road south of Tequesta Shoppes, going into Waterway ViAage. STANDING REPORTS • Villa�e Attornev There were none. • Villas�e Mana�er Manager Couzzo noted that the Pension Attomey could meet with Council on Monday at 7:30 p.m. or the costs would be $290.00 per hour/$1,000 to attend a Council meeting. Village Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 3 Consensus of Council was to meet Monday at 7:30 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA NEW BUSINESS 6. Council Approval for the Renewal of a One Year Agreement with the Florida Municipal Insurance Trust (FMI� for Properly, Liability, Automobile and Workers' Compensation for FY2014/15 Ms. Merlene Reid, Human Resources Director, noted that costs remained unchanged from the previous year's agreement. MOTIOM: Council Member Okun moved approval of the renewal; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimous/y 5-0. 7� A�f11�A1�`���_AA CI�QT �CAI'111L�_` �11ACAI11tAlr`_ �`IJADTC� 752 7(lAllAlr_` f2Y AI►ACAIfl1A1(`_ ACTIf`1 C 1 IA1 �`CAICOAI . nT CC�`TI�IAI 7S2_il_ f1CCIAlIT1(1�,�` v�� Qo'rCr�v7i'�'ri-7 . 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SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Attorney Davis read Ordinance 16-14 title into the record. Council Member Patemo suggested adding that Council must approve Managers hiring and firing of senior management. Attomey Davis responded no, that conflicted with the Village Charter. Council Member D'Ambra questioned if an action existed which allowred a Senior Executive to notify Council if they felt the need. Attorney Davis stated that was also against the Village Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 4 Village Charter. MOTION: Council Member Okun moved approval of Ordinance 96-14; seconded by Council Member D'Ambra; motion carried unanimously �0. 9. ORDINANCE 17-14, FIRST READING, AMENDING THE VILLAGE CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS. ARTICLE II. DOGS AND CATS. BY CREATING AN ENTIRELY NEW SEC. 10-39. BREEDIIdG AND SALE OF DOGS AND CATS. IN ORDER TO ADOPT NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING THE BREEDING AND SALE OF DOGS AND CATS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 10. ANIMALS Attorney Davis read Ordinance 17-14 title into the record and noted the intent of the ordinance was to forbid the breeding of dogs and cats, including sales. He explained there were two parts to the ordinance which covered breeding for commercial and private business. Council Allember D'Ambra believed the intent was to eliminate puppy mills and not for someone whose dog had puppies and needed to transfer ownership. Council Member Patemo stated the pet stores used reputable sources and felt the govemment should not overstep its boundaries. Council Member Okun suggested the item be tabled. Attomey Davis agreed and felt regulatory measured could be taken w�ithout the ordinance. MOT/ON: Council Member Okun moved to table Ordinance ?7-14 and to add it to a workshop meeting; seconded by Council Member Patemo; motion carried unanimously �0. 10. Council Discussion Regarding Fireworks Council Member Okun voiced his concern for resident complaints received regarding noisy fireworks. Council Member Patemo and D'Ambra felt the events were not often and most residents enjoyed the displays. Council Member Patemo added that the police would shut down an event if a complaint was received. Attorney Davis reported on what was prohibited at County, State and municipality levels. Consensus of Council was to workshop the item. AMf OTHER MA7°rERS There were none ADJOURNRIIENT: Council Member Okun moved to adjoum the meeting; seconded by Vice- Mayor Arena. The motion to adjoum carried unanimously 5-0; therefore, the meeting was adjoumed at 6:47 p.m. 1�i�age Council Minutes August 14, 2014 Page 5 Respectfully submitted, Lori McWilliams, MRAC Village Clerk Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the �Ilage Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the V'illage Clerk's o�ce. PC�!!PI(!/ �